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Salted Eggplant on tray
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How to Salt Eggplant

Salting eggplant is key to managing the creamy texture of the vegetable. Proper salting reduces the bitterness of an eggplant.
Prep Time10 minutes
1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 1 medium size eggplant
  • 2-3 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

  • Peel the eggplant and slice into ¼-½ inch rounds, depending on how you'll be using the eggplant.
  • Salt the eggplant and let rest in a colander or on a rack for at least one hour.
  • Press or squeeze the slices a bit to remove any remaining liquid. Then pat them dry.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1165mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg